A statewide political columnist told the Twin Counties chief business and civic group that working to make the legislative process better in the midst of contempt, hysteria at election time and ideological polarization includes not just elected officials — but citizens, too.

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September 14, 2019

The Rocky Mount Human Relations Commission is recommending the City Council remove a voting commissioner, citing the commissioner having gone on social media supporting a local businessman’s posting another commissioner considers insensitive to African-Americans.

The Rev. Horace F. Ward, 85, died on May 24, 2015, but his legacy lives on through the Tar Roanoke Chaplaincy, a Christian outreach dedicated to bringing the word of God to people incarcerated in area jails, detention centers and prisons.

NASHVILLE — The Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education formally accepted the resignation of Brian Miller, former chief of staff for Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, on Thursday night as well as the resignation of Patricia Hollingsworth, former chief public information officer for the district.…

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The Nash County Sheriff’s office will be hosting two community events in the next few days.

The second annual Hot Dogs and Kids event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at 3721 Main St. in Sharpsburg. The event will be visible from the intersection of Hathaway Boulevard and Mill…